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- Medical malpractice: preventable medical deaths hit record high
Jul 31, 2014
When thinking about death, Pennsylvanians may often think about fatal accidents and illnesses like cancer and heart disease. While the two diseases do top the charts in terms of causing deaths in this country, the third leading cause can be quite surprising: medical errors. Medical errors may not only cause health complications, but they can also cost them their lives. The more disturbing fact is that such medical errors are very much preventable. In a...Read More - U.S. Senator calls probe on workplace deaths of temp workers
Jul 23, 2014
With today’s unpredictable economy, it can be hard to get a job. All too often, Pennsylvania residents are forced to settle for temporary work just to make ends meet. Although there is nothing wrong with temp work, as it is popularly called, others see it as more dangerous as compared to regular jobs. First, temp workers often do not get the best benefits or any benefits at all. Second, temp workers often engage in work...Read More - Pennsylvania trooper involved in fatal accident
Jul 17, 2014
Exercising extra caution while behind the wheel is no longer limited to dangerous driving conditions. It is a must, especially when it comes to the often congested and busy roads and highways of Pennsylvania. Otherwise, an accident can easily occur and injure not just the driver, but numerous others as well. A recent fatal accident involving Pennsylvania state troopers is a sad reminder that even those who have a good grasp of safety and traffic...Read More - Hip fractures make nursing home deaths more likely
Jul 9, 2014
The elderly are prone to injuries and illnesses. For this reason, nursing homes are responsible for giving proper care and treatment for patients in order to help reduce the possibility of injuries, diseases and death. However, nursing homes, including those in Pennsylvania, should pay extra attention to residents who suffer from a hip fracture. According to a new study, hip fractures often result in permanent disability and nursing home deaths. The research was derived from...Read More - Pennsylvania lawsuit claims medication led to baby’s death
Jul 1, 2014
One of the more difficult situations Pennsylvania parents can experience is when their young children get sick. Children, being young and sensitive, can be hard to medicate. For this reason, medicine specifically designed for children is used. However, like all medicines, there may be side effects that can be detrimental to the children’s health, and in a worst case scenario, can even lead to their deaths. A lawsuit claiming that a child lost his life...Read More - Nursing home found responsible for resident’s death
Jun 25, 2014
Many Pennsylvania residents assume that nursing home abuse is limited to neglect on the part of the nursing home’s staff. However, abuse, as well as nursing home deaths, also can happen when the institution fails to properly maintain its facilities or equipment. Lately, there has been a growing concern about the safety of mechanical lifts in nursing homes. A recent incident demonstrates how dangerous these lifts can be after a resident was injured and eventually...Read More - OSHA investigates worker death in Amazon’s Carlile warehouse
Jun 19, 2014
Any Pennsylvanian who works for a living has the right to expect that his or her workplace is safe and does not present unnecessary risks. Many jobs present some risks, but when extraordinary risks present the possibility of a work related death or injury in the course of a worker’s fulfillment of his or her job duties, then the company can and should be held liable if something happens to a worker. Negligence could ultimately...Read More - Assisted living employees face charges in nursing home death
Jun 12, 2014
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, residents place their loved ones in nursing homes in hopes that they will receive appropriate care during the twilight of their lives. Although it may seem costly to some, it is a good way to assure that loved ones live out their remaining years in comfort and with dignity. However, a recent nursing home death has raised concerns across the country and questions about how caring nursing home personnel really are. Six senior...Read More - Product liability: Nap Nanny Infant Recliner causes another death
Jun 6, 2014
Product liability often involves defective products that may have caused injuries or death to the consumers. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consumers should always check for product recalls to ensure that the products that they have bought are safe for personal use. However, sometimes, product defects are not visible. Some defects develop over time. For example, an apparently safe product, such as a bicycle, may have some defects that can cause the bicyclist to lose control, resulting in...Read More - Work-related death linked to the use of pesticides at golf course
May 30, 2014
Workers, especially those who are working in high-risk industries like mining, construction and logging, know that workplace accidents are often just looming around the corner. Here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, employers do their part in making the workplace safe for all workers. Still, even with all the efforts to prevent accidents, there is always a possibility that it will happen, and when it happens, it can result in a work-related death. But not all workplace deaths...Read More